constellation

noun

ˌkän(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce constellation (audio)
Definition of constellationnext
1
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit the constellation of beliefs, attitudes, and values that serve to define liberalism today

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2
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit the organization invited an impressive constellation of guest speakers

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3
as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged there's a constantly shifting constellation of relationships among the characters of the novel

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Recent Examples of constellation Mirrorpix/Courtesy Everett Collection Parton’s life seemed to play out as a constellation of experiences in sync with American history. — Shima Oliaee, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 Eventually, SpaceX hopes to use Starship’s high cargo capacity to rapidly build out its satellite Internet constellation, Starlink, and to construct an orbital artificial intelligence data center. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 That rare constellation of stars aligned Sunday, turning a lucrative trading card show into a priceless event for Florida fans. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 For decades, the canon largely revolved around a familiar constellation of names like Akira Kurosawa, Yasujirō Ozu, Kenji Mizoguchi, Wong Kar-wai, Edward Yang, Hou Hsiao-hsien. — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constellation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constellation
  1. cluster
  2. grouping
  3. design
  4. array
  5. group
  6. layout
  7. batch
  8. band
Noun
  • Zero Rassvets have reached 500 miles, and none of the second group have climbed above 300 miles, whereas much of the first cluster seems to have settled into stable orbits.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Rattlesnake warnings popping up across Texas The cluster of warnings comes as other communities around Texas are also urging residents to watch for rattlesnakes.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • The signifying fruit was intended to get around the 1980 Israeli ban on political art featuring the grouping of the flag’s colors.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lemon mostly worked in personnel groupings with Smith and Wicks.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of grouping
Noun
  • The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers say a phase-change heatsink can reduce size and weight by more than 50 percent while maintaining the thermal capacity of a conventional design.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The California Legislature just passed two bills that advocates say will greatly improve access to small-scale solar for renters, people in condos and others who don’t have access to their roofs or can’t afford a full rooftop array.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the foreground, the telescope's payload adapter can be seen, while just behind, the orbital observatory floats into the blackness of space with its solar arrays still folded for launch.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
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  • The actors first appeared together in 2001 movie Ocean’s 11, in which Clooney’s Danny oversees a group of thieves during an ambitious heist.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The ten farmers in the group are experiencing an alternative to industrial farming that focuses on the health of the farmer, the farm, the animal, and the consumer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of group
Noun
  • The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Once the design of the new layout is complete, a spokesperson for the transportation department said, crews will begin taking out the current striping before laying out the new lane configurations.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • Founded by Jesse and Ashlyn Gagnon in 2023, Orthodox is an American farmhouse brewery known for its small-batch beers with a distinct Belgian influence.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This week’s batch includes new albums from Turnstile, Erykah Badu and the Alchemist, Interpol, and more.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Prior to Esh, the brand image was an issue that needed more than band-aid marketing; instead, a fully fledged reset, complete with an update to the brand’s ramskull logo, is taking effect.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Outer bands of the storm could be seen by early evening on the National Weather Service radar in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
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